Luke Bryan’s tailgates & tanlines has climbed back to No. 1 on the country album chart. The collection sold another 17,300 copies to land in the top spot, and it’s now approaching platinum status. Luke wants his fans to know – which they probably do by now – that his third album is more than just a series of party songs. “I think what’s important to be able to do those fun songs, but then to hit fans with a big thought song that really gets ‘em,” the Georgia native explains. “People want to come and have a good time, and I think that’s what you need to do with your albums. You can’t overload your album with it, but you certainly need it for the live show.” 

• Luke is currently scaling the country singles charts with “Drunk on You,” the latest smash from tailgates & tanlines.
• Luke is currently on the road with pal Jason Aldean and the My Kinda Party Tour.
• Luke is scheduled to perform on next month’s ACM Awards, which will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 1st beginning at 8pm ET/delayed PT on CBS.

AUDIO: Luke Bryan says his album, tailgates & tanlines, is more than just a collection of party songs.

Luke Bryan (more than a party) OC: …live shows. :26

 “I think it has serious stuff too. It’s a deeper deal too than just a party. I mean, I think what’s important to be able to do those fun songs but then to hit fans with a big thought song that really gets ‘em. People want to come and have a good time and I think that what you need to do with your albums. You can’t overload your album with it but you certainly need it for the live show and want it to happen in the live shows.”